Literature inspired my medical career: Why the humanities are needed in health care
Medicine is as much about the human experience as it is about biology. Jonathan Knowles/Stone via Getty Images While there
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What is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help people manage stress
Sometimes life may feel like you’re climbing a mountain, but resilience can help get you to the summit. mihtiander/iStock via
Seeing the human in every patient − from biblical texts to 21st century relational medicine
Making patients feel seen and heard — not just “treated.” Tom Werner/Digital Vision via Getty Images Patients frequently describe the
Stories about war, violence and hate crime can cause anxiety, anger and depression in kids — here’s how to discuss bad news with your children
For younger children in particular, checking in on what they’re seeing on social media is critical. Tassii/E+ via Getty Images
Radiation therapy takes advantage of cancer’s poor DNA repair abilities – an oncologist and physicist explain how
Advances in radiotherapy involve combining new technologies with clinical expertise. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Nearly half of
Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches
Measuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average ascent while jogging;
Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine
Resistance and aerobic training each offer unique benefits. vgajic/E+ via Getty Images When you enter the gym, which way should
How to jump-start your New Year with cold weather running
Checking the weather frequently can serve to preemptively avoid injury pitfalls from extreme cold or slippery surfaces. (Pexels) As 2024
California banned sales of flavored e-cigarettes in 2022 − but a new study finds online stores are still selling them, even to kids
The state’s Senate Bill 793 was supposed to stop the sale of most flavored tobacco products to adolescents. Aleksandr Yu/iStock
For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss
In the post-pandemic world, many people are facing the holidays without their loved ones by their side. Douglas Sacha/Moment via